I open my eyes. Heaven is not what I expected, because… I have baby hands. Wait. WAIT WAIT WAIT. I look down, and sure enough! I’M A SENTIENT BABY!

I decide to make the most of this lovely second chance. After all, this may be good for… pranks. OH, YEAH!!!

Why not start now? I leap up out of my new mother’s arms and start dancing. Everyone looks astonished. The woman who birthed me is gorgeous, with auburn hair, amber eyes, cat ears… And a very bewildered expression. I look into her eyes. “Hey, lady. Can I have some ramen or something?” She is SO SURPRISED, ‘cause I’m a talking baby. And a dancing one for that matter. She reaches on the bedside table and hands me an orange. I decided to introduce myself. “Hey, y'all! I’m Yuki! The sentient baby, ahahahaha!!!!” I look at the orange. “Hey Mom, can I have a bit of help here? I have baby fingers. I couldn’t peel this for a million bucks!” She smiles. “Nice to meet you, Yuki. I’m Riri. Of course, I will help you.” Wow. I was not expecting the cool head.

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“Umm, so… you’re not surprised? I thought… Never mind.” Mom/Riri looks at her hands. “Not in the slightest. I’m quite sorry, Yuki. Is it a disappointment?” I wince. “No! No, no, no. Sorry! I didn’t mean to make you sad.” She smiles. “I accept your apology. Now, tell me. What is this ramen you speak of?”